Finding the Third Proportional to 619,272 and 1,264,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 619,272 and 1,264,784 is: 2,583,159.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
619,272 : 1,264,784 = 1,264,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
619,272/1,264,784 = 1,264,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
619,272x = 1,264,784 × 1,264,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
619,272x = 1,599,678,566,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,678,566,656/619,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,583,159.85
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